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Laos Discovery in 14 Days Tour Overview: This tour combines activities like caving, kayaking, elephant trips and mountain biking into the back country, which reveal breathtaking natureand the life of the mountain people. The high point of our Asian discovery programs, this trip is best experienced in summer and during autumn, but offers a lot at any time of the year. Explore a country of indescribable natural beauty. Open up to the charm, the history and the gods of this strange world. Join us on a unique soft adventure in LAOS!

Tour outline: Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane Day 2: Monasteries - Colonial Heritage - Night life (B) Day 3: From Vientiane to Vang Vieng (B) Day 4: Hiking - Caving - Kayaking (B, L) Day 5: Vang Vieng – Cave (B, L) Day 6: Kayaking on the Nam Ming River (B, L, D) Day 7: Highlands of Laos - Local People - Jungle & mountains (B, L, D) Day 8: Highlands of Laos - Local Peoples - Jungle (B, L, D) Day 9: Short trekking - Highlands of Laos - Jungle Resort - Elephant Camp (B, L, D Day 10: Elephant Tour - Kayak - Cultural Capital Luang Prabang (B, L, D) Day 11: Luang Prabang City tour by bike - Temples - Monasteries (B) Day 12: Relaxing in Luang Prabang (B, L) Day 13: Mekong River and Pak Ou Cave (B, L) Day 14: Departure from Laos (B)

Tour itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane

You may arrive at any time of the day at our meeting point and hotel. Meet your guide at the hotel in the afternoon. After settling into accommodations in the center of Vientiane, we spend the afternoon exploring its magnificent colonial buildings, taking in its provincial flair. In the evening, those who are up for it can check out the nightlife...or try the local beer Lao and have a welcome dinner.



Day 2: Monasteries - Colonial Heritage - Night life (B)

You join city tour by TukTuk. We have time to become more familiar with the city and its sights such as the renovated, active monasteries (Sri Saket, Haw Pha Kaew) and, most importantly, the national monument "Pra Thrat Luang" with its famed golden paint. In the small monasteries of the city, we'll meet the young monks in their saffron robes, who gladly show us their homes and describe their lives of devotion. You overnight in hotel in Vientiane.

Day 3: From Vientiane to Vang Vieng (B)

After breakfast, we drive north to the small city of Vang Vieng (approx. 160 km), which is tucked in among rocky cliffs and a small river and has retained its unique charm. In the afternoon, we explore a nearby cave and subsequently enjoy the sunset. Here we stay in a small guest house near the river. You overnight in hotel in Vang Vieng.

Day 4: Hiking - Caving - Kayaking (B, L)

This adventurous day trip brings us to hidden caves and the surrounding villages. We become part of this unbelievable landscape of rock, jungle and rivers. In the afternoon, we paddle by kayak back to Vang Vieng. The area offers other options as well, such as extensive hikes, further cave exploration and enjoyment of the expansive landscape. You overnight in hotel in Vang Vieng.

Day 5: Vang Vieng – Cave (B, L)

We now travel deeper into the mountains and the back country. Slowly the road winds along the slopes, over mountain passes and through small villages. In the afternoon, we reach a recently discovered cave. With adventurous spirit and our equipment, we rise into the dark and cool to investigate the wealth of this hidden place. You spend the night in a very basic guest house (it can be very cold at night time).

* Possible to visit the cave only in the dry season.

Day 6: Kayaking on the Nam Ming River (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we head out by mini-van for our river adventure (approx. 1.5 hrs). With our rafts or kayaks, we embark into the Nam Ming and paddle by the tides of the river through the wildly enchanting landscape. Equipped with sturdy rafts, life jackets, helmets and our guides, we head into a genuine adventure among rivers, forests, mountain ranges and villages. We spend the night in tents and share a campfire on the beach along the



river (only in dry season, during rainy season, you overnight with at a home stay). During this river trip, each participant must carry limited luggage. The large luggage is transported to the Lodge or Resort where you will go on Day 9. So please bring with you only the necessary for 3 days and clothes, which dry fast.

Day 7: Highlands of Laos - Local People - Jungle & mountains (B, L, D)

We continue on foot, and our challenging multi-day trek takes us through the back country of Laos, which is difficult to reach. Our guides lead us from village to village, and we have an opportunity to observe the true, original life of the local people. We will have home-stays with the villagers and beds with mosquito nets.

Day 8: Highlands of Laos - Local Peoples - Jungle (B, L, D)

We migrate further into the remote and sparsely populated areas of the back country. Wilderness and agriculture co-mingle in this ancient homeland of the mountain people. Here, we meet the Hmong and the Khmu, who make their living by crop rotation and raising small farm animals. Over wildly overgrown mountains, we make our way towards the Nam Khan, which we will soon travel. You overnight in home stay in the village.

Day 9: Short trekking - Highlands of Laos - Jungle Resort - Elephant Camp (B, L, D)

Our last trekking day brings us down into the neighboring plains. At midday, we arrive at a beautiful resort. Here we rediscover all the amenities of civilization along a lovely river. The first thing you may wish to do is to take a shower and relax! Enjoy lunch and diner at the restaurant. Go by boat to Tad Sae Waterfall (dry from February to July). We spend the night here in this beautifully landscaped oasis. You stay overnight in Lodge or Resort.

Day 10: Elephant Tour - Kayak - Cultural Capital Luang Prabang (B, L, D)

On the last day of our intensive adventure, we share an unforgettable experience. Take the time to observe the elephants bathing in the river in the morning. Take 1 hour elephant riding, then start you kayak trip on the Nam Khan (25 km) to reach the cultural capital of Luang Prabang. In the evening, time remains for exploring this stunning and idyllic city. Spend the night in a nice guest house.

Day 11: Luang Prabang City tour by bike - Temples - Monasteries (B)

There is much to see in today's itinerary, and we will accomplish as much as we can. Our focus is the history and beauty of the city. The old partially renovated colonial buildings and nearly 30 monasteries in the city are alone worth a whole day. In addition, the monastery mountain Phou Si, with its grand view of the city, offers another high point of full discoveries and experiences. We can converse with monks on the steps of the monasteries, and later stop in at one of the delicious roadside restaurants.



Day 12: Relaxing in Luang Prabang (B, L)

Following such an active schedule, we take a day to catch a breath. With our private cars we head out for a relaxing day out at the cascades of the Kuang Si waterfalls. Hang out, enjoy the splashing waters and natural pools.

Day 13: Mekong River and Pak Ou Cave (B, L)

Today, you wrap up this shorter version of our trip, but there is still time for a bit more adventure. You journey by boat upriver to the holy Pak Ou Cave, also called the Cave of the Thousand Buddha's, since here innumerable Buddha statues overlooking the Mekong from within the cave. In the afternoon, you head back to Luang Prabang for some free time.

Day 14: Departure from Laos (B)

After breakfast, you can be brought out to the airport to catch your flight or bus for onward travel. Please arrange your travels before going on tour! We are happy to book flights for you too.

Trip Notes: Food: All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. In big towns we will enjoy Laotian cuisine in fine restaurants. Once we travel away from big towns, the emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce.

Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirement.

Hotel & Home-stay: In main cities we use the finest 3-star with centre location. In remote towns we use the best accommodation available.

Home stay in villages is basic in term of bedding condition and toilet. We will stay overnight in the traditional house of the locals. We will be provided with mattress, clean sheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet could be some steps away from the house.

Tour guide: The tour will be guided by our local tour guides who are experienced in guiding culture tour and trekking tours. They have been carefully trained in their field. They are also fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, they have been trained in first-aid and they know how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with them.

The trekking day: A typical trekking day starts at about 8.00 am or 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on the distance. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 pm or 5.00 pm. During the trek we will have short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.



What to bring:

Hat, sun-scream, torch, swim suit and sarong for bathing, clothes/shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, warm change of clothes for the evening

Client safety: We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

Tour Prices: Tour Name: Laos Discovery in 14 Days Duration: 14 days and 13 nights Rate: On request

Tour included: - Double/Twin occupancy accommodations in clean hotels and guest houses, as well as home stays or jungle camp during trekking - Breakfast in the hotels, Meals on the tours as indicated in itinerary - Transports as indicated in itinerary (minibuses, tuk-tuks or boats, kayaks, bicycles) - All program activities, which includes: City tours, Hiking, Cave exploration, Kayaking and multi-day treks from Luang Prabang Elephant trip - English speaking guides Tour excluded: - Domestic and International flights, international airport taxes - Visa and entry fees for Laos - Beverages & gratuities and personal expenses - Travel insurance and medical insurance - Meals not indicated in itinerary - Others not clearly mentioned above